To worry that air fresheners can cause cancer?

Okay so naturally I'm a very anxious person... I always try my best to use 'safe' alternatives to chemicals (e.g white vinegar) as I'm so worried about chemicals and carcinogenics, but having 2 young dc and 2 indoor cats my house doesn't always smell of roses even though I'm constantly cleaning and opening my Windows. Aibu in how much I'm worrying about the chemicals in plug in airfreshers? Would they really sell them if they were that dangerous? Am I just being over cautious?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Unless you're prepared to move to an insular, isolated community where there are no vehicles allowed, no electricity or gas, etc, then you have to accept that certain things in the atmosphere will not be good for you.

If this is really making you anxious then maybe you could investigate making your own candles or essential oils?

I'd be inclined to think that the ammonia levels in cat piss would be way worse for you than any theoretical damage from evaporating "white linen" or whatever.

I can't stand air fresheners, they make me feel sick. Opening the windows is better. Try not to worry about things so much. I'm sure that's worse for your health. And you don't have to have everything sterile. I think a bit of dirt is good for children's immune systems, well that's my excuse anyway

Pinterest have loads of great recipes. Like cinnamon, orange and some herbs in a jar with water. Heat it up for a bit then leave in a room, smells great for ages! (I had a few on the go until the cats knocked them everywhere ) Also great for giving the kids something to do on a rainy day!

The last fire training I had for work specifically mentioned plug in air fresheners as a major cause of house fires. I've never used them and since then I've been overly cautious with things like feliwel (? Cat) things